Downtown Norfolk
Norfolk
Visit Downtown Norfolk
Popular places to visit
Waterside District
A riverside district with restaurants, bars and nightclubs stands beside a scenic park and promenade with cycle and running lanes.
Norfolk Scope
Catch an event at Norfolk Scope during your trip to Norfolk. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Town Point Park
Escape to an urban waterfront park for relaxation, historic appreciation and hours of fun-filled activities.
Chrysler Hall
Lovers of the arts, including the symphony and theatrical shows, will appreciate this revered performing arts center, the heart of the city’s cultural life.
USS Wisconsin BB-64
Walk the decks and corridors of a World War II battleship, a floating fortress that also saw action in the Korean and Gulf Wars.
Nauticus National Maritime Center
Learn, touch and observe at the waterfront maritime science museum dedicated to Norfolk’s naval history.
Things to do
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown Norfolk
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Nice breakfast set up. Everyone really friendly. Convenient to everything.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Food was good and fast service.staff was professional and attentive. The hotel IS definitely dated and repairs showed non professional craftmanship but the place was kept ultra clean and the "dated" look provided part of the charm. We would stay there again!.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Great place with a nice view. Tons of things to do in the surrou surrounding areas
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
The hotel is getting very tired. Our room sink had a broken stopper and the bathroom floor had something sticky spilt on it, Only one elevator worked so there was always a wait. The ice machine didn’t work. They only had coffee made in tge mirning, no hot water ot tea options. I think it was over ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Needs some updates and cleaning. It served is purpose however the pool looked neglected and needed cleaning.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
Perfect
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Norfolk
West Freemason
While you're in West Freemason, take in top sights like Hunter House Victorian Museum and jump on the metro at York Street-Free Mason Station to see more of the city.
Norfolk Auto Row Historic District
While Norfolk Auto Row Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Harrison Opera House and Chrysler Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ghent
While Ghent isn't home to many top sights, Chrysler Museum of Art and Harrison Opera House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Olde Huntersville
While Olde Huntersville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Harrison Opera House and Norfolk Scope.
Camellia Shores
While Camellia Shores isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Botanical Garden and Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Fleet
Visitors to Fleet enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Naval Station Norfolk is worth a stop.
